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G224 CWC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 CWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have 2 nails and heavily deteorated

steering and suspension getting weak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 78,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have 2 nails and heavily deteorated

steering and suspension getting weak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,937 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,837 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G224 CWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G224 CWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G224 CWC registered?

G224 CWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G224 CWC safe to buy?

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